Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose one hour behind Durham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to SJO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RDU and SJO include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
At the moment, $194 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $431. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to SJO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport make it to their destination on time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel close to SJO if you're catching a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and find adventure across San Jose and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks ahead.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.